Coaching Tips & Techniques
Expert insights on motivational interviewing, client communication, and building a thriving coaching practice. Learn from real scenarios and practical examples.
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75 Powerful Coaching Questions That Create Breakthrough Moments
Master the art of asking questions that unlock insight, motivation, and lasting change. Includes categorized examples for every coaching situation.
How to Handle Resistant Clients: A Health Coach's Guide to Breaking Through
Learn proven techniques to work with resistant clients without damaging the relationship. Includes scripts and real conversation examples.
OARS in Motivational Interviewing: 25 Practical Examples You Can Use Today
Master the OARS framework with real-world examples of Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries for health and wellness coaching.
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Setting Boundaries with Coaching Clients: Scripts for Difficult Conversations
Protect your practice and serve your clients better with clear, compassionate boundary-setting. Includes word-for-word scripts.
When Clients Fall Off Track: A Coach's Guide to Compassionate Accountability
Help clients recover from setbacks without shame. Learn the balance of accountability and compassion that rebuilds momentum.
How to Build Coaching Confidence: From Nervous Beginner to Confident Pro
Practical strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and develop genuine confidence in your coaching abilities.
The Plateau Conversation: How to Re-Motivate Weight Loss Clients Who've Stalled
Navigate the frustrating plateau phase with conversations that rebuild hope and refocus effort. Includes specific scripts and strategies.
12 Health Coach Practice Scenarios to Master Before Your First Client
Prepare for real-world coaching with these essential practice scenarios. Each includes context, client profile, and key skills to demonstrate.
NBC-HWC Exam Prep: How to Practice the Skills That Matter Most
Strategic preparation for the National Board Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching. Focus on the competencies that make the difference.
Active Listening for Coaches: 10 Techniques to Make Clients Feel Truly Heard
Go beyond basic listening with advanced techniques that build trust and uncover deeper client insights.
Beyond Yes or No: 40 Open-Ended Questions for Better Health Coaching Conversations
Transform your coaching conversations with questions that invite exploration, reflection, and deeper engagement.
Coaching Clients Who Make Excuses: Scripts That Create Accountability Without Judgment
Navigate excuse-making with grace and effectiveness. Real scripts for common excuses and how to redirect toward action.
How to Coach Unmotivated Clients: 5 Strategies That Actually Work
Reignite the spark in disengaged clients with evidence-based approaches. Understand the psychology behind low motivation and how to address it.
How to Elicit Change Talk: A Health Coach's Guide to Sparking Client Motivation
Learn the techniques that help clients articulate their own reasons for change. Includes DARN-CAT framework and real conversation examples.
Rolling with Resistance: 7 Coaching Techniques That Turn Pushback into Progress
Transform client resistance from obstacle to opportunity. Learn the MI techniques that help you stay aligned with resistant clients.
The Accountability Conversation: What to Say When Clients Keep Missing Appointments
Scripts and strategies for addressing missed sessions with compassion and clarity. Turn accountability conversations into opportunities for deeper commitment.
50 Empathy Statements Every Health Coach Should Know
Build deeper client connections with these ready-to-use empathy statements. Categorized by situation for quick reference during sessions.
15 Motivational Interviewing Practice Exercises to Sharpen Your Skills
Hands-on exercises to develop your MI skills, from beginner to advanced. Perfect for self-study or group training sessions.
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